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Yakima Libraries to Block All Adult Material Websites
Brian’s Blog: National Swap Ideas Day – Let’s Do It! [SURVEY]
Seniors Less Depressed Than Teens on Social Networks
The UK Telegraph reports some interesting studies and this one is, well, one of them! A
lthough the internet has been blamed for a rise in depression for teens -- the opposite is apparently true for the older crowd. In other words, most of the KIT listening audience.
A new study found that regular users of social-networking sites who are over 50 are almost a third less likely to be diagnosed with depression compared with non-users. All the more reason to be a KIT VIP and visit our website often!
Brian’s Blog: 10 Annoying Things People Do With Cell Phones
NASA Shows Us An Asteroid’s Close Encounter with Earth [VIDEO]
Dave’s Diary: Video Queen Obama Girl Not As Excited This Time [video]
In the inner sanctum of President Obama’s advisors there is deep concern about the upcoming election…or at least there should be. One of the hallmarks of the last election was that millions of seemingly reasonable everyday people went coco for cocoa puffs over Obama. Remember Amber Lee Ettinger, the woman who earned the nickname “Obama Girl” during the 2008 presidential campaign when she posted a music video showing her affection for the then presidential nominee? She was the video representative (albeit better built) of national phenomenon.The “Obama Girl” romp became one of the most talked about viral videos on the web in the lead up to Obama’s victory. But with re-election a few months from now, “Obama Girl” has seemingly had a change of heart. The model and actress told The Daily Caller that she is “not as excited as I was the last time, that’s for sure.” Get in line Obama girl, get in line.
Zuckerberg’s Casual Appearance Sparks Controversy
Well, this is a good one, it places me personally at the crossroads. It has to do with individuality vs conformity, and a show of respect vs independence.
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg began appearing at investor meetings this week, embarking on a so-called "road show" ahead of the social networking giant's upcoming initial public offering (IPO). Zuckerberg has been late or missing meetings completely, and when he does make an appearance, he has been wearing a hoodie. So is that a problem? That is how he dresses in his everyday life. Is the lack of a suit and tie a show of disrespect to those in attendance, or a demand for respect for his individuality?
Military Dad Surprises Daughter at Spelling Bee After She Spells ‘Sergeant’ [VIDEO]



